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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB FanDuel Optimizer.
| P | Jacob deGrom |
| C/1B | Jefry Marte |
| 2B | Joe Panik |
| SS | Trea Turner |
| 3B | Miguel Sanó |
| OF One | Phillip Ervin |
| OF Two | Billy Hamilton |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Util | Paul Goldschmidt |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 138.61 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,600 | 47.26 | 4.07 |
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,800 | 36.95 | 4.20 |
| David Price | BOS | $10,100 | 36.20 | 3.58 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $10,400 | 35.51 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | STL | $8,800 | 36.95 | 4.20 |
| Jake Arrieta | ATL | $7,700 | 31.59 | 4.10 |
| Jacob deGrom | CIN | $11,600 | 47.26 | 4.07 |
| Adam Plutko | LAA | $6,000 | 24.33 | 4.05 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.15 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,100 | 11.95 | 2.91 |
| Freddie Freeman | NYM | $4,200 | 11.71 | 2.79 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | CHC | $3,200 | 11.68 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,000 | 9.41 | 4.70 |
| Jefry Marte | MIL | $2,000 | 9.41 | 4.70 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $2,100 | 9.68 | 4.61 |
| Joe Mauer | OAK | $2,500 | 11.30 | 4.52 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 11.33 | 3.33 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $3,400 | 11.33 | 3.33 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.05 | 2.69 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $4,100 | 11.05 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,200 | 10.22 | 4.64 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,200 | 9.61 | 4.37 |
| Neil Walker | CLE | $2,200 | 9.61 | 4.37 |
| César Hernández | HOU | $2,500 | 9.68 | 3.87 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | LAA | $4,500 | 13.47 | 2.99 |
| Trea Turner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.29 | 3.59 |
| Carlos Correa | PIT | $3,600 | 12.43 | 3.45 |
| Didi Gregorius | DET | $3,800 | 12.40 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JT Riddle | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $3,100 | 11.84 | 3.82 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,300 | 8.69 | 3.78 |
| Alen Hanson | MIN | $2,300 | 8.69 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | LAA | $5,000 | 14.35 | 0.00 |
| Anthony Rendon | CHC | $4,000 | 13.03 | 3.26 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 12.03 | 3.76 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 12.03 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Moran | PIT | $2,100 | 9.01 | 4.29 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 12.03 | 3.76 |
| Miguel Sanó | OAK | $3,200 | 12.03 | 3.76 |
| Evan Longoria | SF | $2,600 | 9.76 | 3.75 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,100 | 14.85 | 2.91 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | DET | $4,400 | 13.23 | 3.01 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $4,800 | 12.99 | 2.71 |
| Aaron Hicks | DET | $3,800 | 12.66 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Ervin | PHI | $2,100 | 10.67 | 5.08 |
| Billy Hamilton | PHI | $2,100 | 9.63 | 4.58 |
| Nick Williams | HOU | $2,400 | 10.15 | 4.23 |
| Brett Phillips | CLE | $2,300 | 9.61 | 4.18 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.